Charter Quote by Steve Inskeep
“President-elect [Donald] Trump has made a provocative choice for secretary of education. Betsy DeVos comes from a wealthy Michigan family. She is an advocate for school choice. That phrase means, in essence, directing public education money to charter schools, private schools or parochial schools.”
About This Quote
The appointment reflects a political move favoring private education funding over public schools.
In simple terms: Choosing a private‑school advocate for education leadership.
Consider the impact of school‑choice policies.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- school board meetings
- parental decisions
- legislative hearings
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does school choice affect educational equity?
- What are alternatives to privatizing public funds?
May increase inequality and reduce public school resources.